Russian car industry grows but sales outlook is modest
Sales are up in 2018 but next year looks uncertain due to a weak ruble affecting component import costs and a VAT hike
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- Mass brands lead the way
- Sales outlook still modest
- Investment continues despite challenging conditions
- Good news for Russian car giant
- Pressure to localise
- Economies of scale not realised
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